Are you Exactly like Me?

On this episode of the pod, Saadia Khan is speaking with Basim Usmani, one of the founders of the punk band The Kominas, that was born out of Massachusetts in the early 2000s. Since their inception, the Kominas were lauded for breaking cultural boundaries and turning that which is unexpected into a new reality. Saadia talks to Basim about his music, identity politics within and outside immigrant communities, and how he balances his American and Pakistani identities

Basim Usmani is one of the founders of the punk band "The Kominas" that was born out of Massachusetts in the early 2000s. Since their inception, the Kominas were lauded for breaking cultural boundaries and turning that which is unexpected into a new reality. Saadia Khan talks to Basim about his music, sense of belonging within and outside immigrant communities, and how he balances his American and Pakistani identities. You can support our podcast by donating to our gofundme https://www.gofundme.com/manage/the-alien-chronicles-pod